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I usually don’t go for blazers, but I thought this navy and pink striped blazer actually did me justice. It’s a Ralph Lauren 100% wool blazer with plenty of shaping darts. I like the vertical striped pattern in front and in back which gives the illusion of added height, the large white buttons down the front as well as on the back cuff/sleeves, the working slit front pockets and breast pocket, and the soft pink lining not only inside the jacket but also in the pockets. The stripes are actually light pink, not white.

The blouse is Banana Republic 98% cotton 2% lycra/spandex. It’s got big pearlized pink buttons down the front and on the 3/4 length sleeves. Well darted/fitted as well, the collar is a littler bigger/wider than I would usually get, but it seems to go well with this jacket.

Mixing dressy tops with with casual bottoms, the pants are – get this – black skinny leg Pajama Jeans! So comfortable and warm, and they have side stitching that matches the stitching look of the jacket stripes. They also tuck in quite well to the black leather boots. All of the Pajama Jeans seem to be hemmed for those under 5’4″, but the skinny leg Pajama Jeans you could probably get away with wearing if you’re a little taller if you don’t mind them being capris. See other practical fashion ideas at Over 40 Fashions.

See Lynn’s cute and practical skort and learn what she likes about it here.

If you’re at least 40 years old and want to share cute and practical clothes from your closet, you can be a role model/visual model/opinion model, too. Find out more at the Over 40 Fashions Be A Model page and share your fashion and clothing ideas. It will help women of all ages see how the clothes you like fit on women of all shapes and sizes. Check out the home page while you’re at it:)

I finally did it! Finally was able to change over the old Over 40 Fashions iweb site to a modern site with a lot more functionality and ease of use! You can now search for styles by category (tops, bottoms, accessories etc.) and also by tag (body shape and possibly other tags in the future). Thank you for being so encouraging of my little volunteer experiment since 2009, allowing women of all sizes to show off fashions they like from their own closets. Women 40+ get to play dress-up, share what works for them, educate women of all ages on what stands the test of time, as well as encourage each other. Instead of trying to fit into styles/shapes/sizes/trends that aren’t flattering anymore (and were they even flattering back then anyway?), we are showing what DOES look flattering now, what we enjoy, and telling why we enjoy it. If you have arthritic feet and can’t wear high heels anymore..what cute shoes CAN you wear? Show them off!

On Over 40 Fashions, we share what we like and give our opinions so we can get great new ideas on where to shop to find styles, colors, sizes, and fashions that work for us. I’m also hoping the fashion industry and advertisers catch on and start using real women 40+ of all shapes and sizes as their models (if you model on this site, you’ll be getting exposure to that very industry…so if you’ve ever wanted to be a model, here’s your audition:) This is why I say “If you don’t see someone who looks like you as a model, then we need YOU to contribute!” Plus, tell your friends you’re an international (internet) fashion model – how fun is THAT?

I’m looking for clothing advertisers who want to reach the 40+ female to sponsor/advertise. I’ve been hosting and honing Over 40 Fashions since 2009 as a hobby and feel it’s to the place where it can make a larger impact. On another note, I’ve had people asking where they could donate, so I’ve included a donation entry on the paypal button under the sponsor link. If you feel you’ve learned something new from this site, or want to say ‘thank you’ for the opportunity for women of all shapes and sizes to be seen and heard, feel free to donate a few bucks if you feel so inclined.

I’m so happy for those excited to share this journey. Please subscribe using the subscribe button on the Over 40 Fashions website so you can get all posts immediately and you don’t miss anything. Tell your friends. And please, be a model!

From Fresh Produce, this periwinkle and white dress (in that popular starfish pattern) has pockets. It’s 100% cotton. I wash it on cold and hang dry. The tee shirt, from Fresh Produce, is 100% cotton also. Both really breath. The dress, like the tee, is soft with a bit of stretch in it but also enough body to hold its shape. Comfy!

Boy did I have fun this past week. Went to The Difference where they were hosting a free seminar on fall fashion for the classic type. Classic types tend to stay in our fashion rut – hey, if it was popular 2 decades ago, it still should look fine, right? What I love about The Difference is they always prod me to crawl out of my fashion rut and try something new that flatters.

I am actually 3 types: classic (I like simple, classic lines), delicate (it’s because I’m petite and about 100 pounds, not that I like the term ‘delicate’ at all), and casual (I prefer comfort over anything, so my casual side is always fighting my classic…and they both are unnerved to be considered delicate).

I think the ladies at The Difference did a fine job of helping me to find an outfit that perfectly fits ALL my criteria, while challenging my pre-conceived notions.

I usually shy away from tunic tops because they make me look squat – but look what looks fabulous when it’s the right cut/color/style for a petite? This Tunic Top is Tribal brand, 94% polyester, 6% spandex. It has a gentle cowl neck drape and long sleeves (which I prefer. If I want 3/4 sleeves I can push them up). I like this color combination for fall, and the pattern speaks of anything but delicate:)

The pants are by a company called Miracle Body. The ladies at The Difference assured us that these make ANY women’s body look great. I ended buying the pull on jeans so I could wear them under tunics without the zipper-pooch. I don’t know if it’s because I’m of that age where I prefer elastic waist pants…or that I’m petite so any extra pooch or puff shows up more on me, but I’m finding that I’m little by little replacing all my jeans/pants with no-zipper ones. These Miracle Body elastic waist pants are 88% cotton, 9% polyester, and 3% spandex, and have some sort of a pooch eliminator belly band inside that I didn’t even feel at all, it’s that comfortable. The color is a gray/green, so depending on what you wear on top, they seem to change their hue. The pants look great tucked into boots, and lay flat at the ankles.

The belt was the big investment, but it really does make this outfit, and here’s why. I have a short waist. O.K. a non-existent waist. My rib cage sits on my hipbones, so there is no place for a belt to go. However, I have long legs, so since this belt sits on my hips, it extends my short waist, AND gives my body the illusion of being taller because it dips lower in the front. The silver buckle matches the silver in my hair, and the black leather goes with EVERYTHING, including these black leather boots and pretty much everything else I own.

The boots I got a few years ago at Nordstrom. They are Spire Peak Merrill boots in black leather. They’ve got thinsulate insulation and are waterproof, so they keep me warm and comfortable. They have tennis shoe like walking comfort, and have easy access inner side zips. Check out The Difference on facebook.

With colder weather around the corner, here’s a snuggly warm submission from contributor Margaret Kumma. Plus, she’s got creative uses for some of these items that go beyond sleeping.

The bathrobe is a plush robe in pink. The fabric is 100% cotton. The brand is Hotel Spa Collections. I purchased it from Amazon a few years ago in the winter. What I like about it is that it’s very warm for those cold winter nights. I also like the mid-thigh length. I love how soft and comfortable Continue reading →